It looks like one of the better Japanese films in recent years is scheduled to be neutered. From Aintitcoolnews, "Here's a project that could either be utterly fantastic or a steaming pile of shit. I know some of the folks involved in this film. Allegedly it's going to be an extremely Hard R - serious-minded Americanization of BATTLE ROYALE. Personally... in an ideal world... they'd hire Ed Neumeier and Michael Miner to adapt the script and Paul Verhoeven to direct. And they'd just turn them totally loose. Either that... or hire Larry Clark loose on this material and just set the world aflame. The scary part of this project is the tragically hip producer, Neal Moritz is producing... And that pretty much means any chance of this being an extremely hard-nosed brutal american telling of this Japanese classic... well is just about as sure as pissing a straight line outside during a hurricane. Not very likely. Let's hope for the best. At this point, there's no screenwriters and no director. It's just been reported that Neal Moritz and Roy Lee are producing at NEW LINE CINEMAS a remake of BATTLE ROYALE. Let us pray for the best!"
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Battle Royale...with cheese! Oh, shit, I said that already for Casino Royale.
Can't we just get beyond Thunderdome?
I really can't imagine a Western version of this flick even existing, let alone being done properly. In fact, I'm surprised it's even getting made post-Columbine. I guess our perspective's shifted around.
There's NO WAY they'll be able to do this film justice - American audiances wouldn't be able to handle it's viciousness. Instead we'll get Buffy kicking ass with bloodless deaths and a heavy metal soundtrack.
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